Category: 2013

This evening, the President and First Lady will host a dinner to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom as established by President Kennedy.  This event will be held at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Below is a list of the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom who are…

Today, the Vice President hosted a meeting at the White House with a group of Democratic Senators to discuss Iran.  The Vice President was joined by members of his national security team.  The meeting lasted approximately two hours. The Vice President emphasized that the goal of the ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran…

Today, the President met with representatives from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and other insurance-related issues. The President reiterated the Administration’s commitment to working in close coordination with insurance commissioners who have a critical role to play in protecting consumers, ensuring plan solvency, and…

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. 3:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to be here, and I always look forward to an opportunity to speak to some of our top businesses across the country who are hiring people, investing in America,…

Panama Canal, Panama 4:15 P.M. EST VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Mr. President, distinguished guests, and to the 9,500 workers who are expanding this Canal, on behalf of the United States of America, thank you.  Thank you for what you’re doing. I’ve been traveling up and down the East Coast of the United States and into the…

Presidential Palace Panama City, Panama 11:42 A.M. EST PRESIDENT MARTINELLI:  (As interpreted.)  Thank you very much.  First of all, I would like to welcome Vice President Joseph Biden and his entire team, made up of senators, representatives and mayors from various cities in the United States, as well as their aides. This has been a…

Good afternoon—thank you so much, Andrew [Weissmann].  It’s always a good rule of thumb to have a friend introduce you, and Andrew and I go back a long way.  We’re here today to discuss a critical topic at a critical time, and I’d like to thank everyone at NYU Law and the Center on Law…

Today, the President hosted a meeting at the White House with chairmen, ranking members, and other members of the Senate Banking Committee, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Armed Services Committees, and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence to discuss Iran.  The President was joined by members of his national security team, including Secretary of State John…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring September 27, 2015, vice Johnnie Carson.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: ·       Stephanie Cutter – Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities ·       Caroline “Kim” Taylor – Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities ·       Margaret Russell – General Trustee, Board of Trustees of…